Two Assistant Professor Positions in Quantum Computing based Quantum Chemis

at  Syddansk Universitet

The Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy at SDU invites applications for two positions as Assistant Professors in quantum computing based quantum chemistry. The positions are to be filled by 1 June 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter. Each position is for 3 years.
The Department of Physics, Chemistry and Pharmacy is one of four departments at the Faculty of Science, located at the main campus of SDU in Odense. The department is responsible for the educations in chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and physics, as well as the bachelor’s education in pharmacy. The assistant professors will be part of the Section for Chemistry and Pharmacy .
The two positions are part of the Novo Nordisk Foundation funded project “Hybrid Quantum Chemistry on Hybrid Quantum Computers”. The assistant professors are expected to perform research within the framework of this project.
https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/news/new-research-project-will-develop-tools-to-enable-quantum-computers-to-calculate-molecular-properties/

• Conduct and lead independent research in quantum computing-based quantum chemistry, contributing to the advancement of electronic structure methods and hybrid quantum-classical approaches.
• Teach in our educational programs within the subjects of quantum chemistry, chemical modeling and related areas.
• Obtain or contribute to obtaining external funding for research and collaborative research programs.
• Communicate research findings through high-impact publications, conference presentations, and outreach activities.
• Contribute to the supervision and training of PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and undergraduate students.